Supporting Children

Optional Module C

C-1 R2MR Option C

Mental Health Continuum Model

Like you, your children will be require to adjust to the reunion and will experience a range of emotions

Expect some reacting (yellow) changes in mood and behaviour as during this adjustment based on developmental age and stage

ILLHEALTHY REACTING INJURED

C-2 R2MR Option C

Strategies for Supporting Children

Slowly resume old rules and routines

Be patient and let child set pace for reconnecting

Both parents spend one on one time with children

Avoid over-scheduling

Focus on successes, limit criticisms

Discuss separation experience with returning parent

C-3 R2MR Option C

Your Child Needs

You to go slowly and follow their lead

Be patient

Unconditional love

C-4 R2MR Option C